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Dress Code
Allen uniforms may be purchased from Mills Uniforms (school code: 7401) or Land's End
Dress Code
The purpose of the Allen Academy dress code is to ensure a climate conducive to learning. Except for special occasions announced well in advance, students are always expected to be in dress code when school is in session.
Primary Days are essentially our regular dress day, our normal. Typically, these will be every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Spirit Days are an opportunity to show school spirit and celebrate many of our student activities and programs. There will be special occasions in which Athletics, Fine Arts or other student programs, will be permitted to wear their game day/performance shirts as they prepare for a home game, performance or activity of some kind. These occasions will be announced.
Formal Days will be once per week, typically on Thursdays. These days will typically involve important, all-school events, align with off-campus field trips where we represent the School, and honor the long and proud history of Allen Academy.
Preschool
Primary Day: Casual top and casual bottom or casual dress. Closed-toe shoes.
Formal Day: Navy blue Allen polo. Khaki bottoms or Plaid Jumper. Navy blue, black or white socks. Closed-toe shoes.
Spirit Day: Allen Spirit Shirt. Blue denim bottoms. Closed-toe shoes. Primary dress also acceptable.
Lower School
Primary Day: Allen Uniform Polo. Khaki or navy slacks/shorts, plaid skirt or jumper. Navy blue, black or white socks. Closed-toe shoes.
Formal Day: White Allen Academy button down (short or long sleeve). Khaki slacks or plaid shirt. Navy blue, black or white socks. Closed-toe shoes. *Tucked in shirt and solid color belt.
Spirit Day: Allen Spirit Shirt. Blue denim bottoms. Closed-toe shoes. Primary dress also acceptable.
Middle & Upper School
Primary Day: Allen Uniform Polo, Khaki or Navy slacks/shorts, Plaid skirt or jumper. Navy blue, black or white socks. Closed-toe shoes.
Formal Day: White Allen Academy button down (short or long sleeve). *Allen tie for boys*. Khaki slacks or plaid skirt. Navy blue, black or white socks. Closed-toe shoes. *Tucked in shirt and solid color belt.
Spirit Day: Allen Spirit Shirt, blue denim bottoms and closed-toe shoes. Primary dress also acceptable.
Cold Weather (all Divisions)
Allen-approved pullovers, hoodies, sweatshirts, etc. may be worn over designated uniform. Designated uniform bottoms and school color leggings. Closed-toe shoes.
Freezing Weather (all Divisions)
All colors of head and neck gear. Any brand of heavy jacket worn over scheduled uniform. All colors of handgear. Designated uniform bottoms and school color leggings. Closed-toe shoes.
Expectations:
Bottoms Style & Vendor:
Primary and Spirit Days: Required style as outlined above. Slacks should not have cargo pockets, elastic cuffs, or holes. Jeans should not have holes.
Formal Day: New uniform items for Formal Days must be purchased through Mills Uniforms.
Belts:
Primary & Spirit Days: Tucking is optional. Belt is required if shirt is worn tucked.
Formal Day: Tucking in shirts is required. Belt is required for students wearing khaki pants. Belt should be a neutral color.
Headband, Bows, Head Accessories: On all days, these items should follow guidelines of being modest in appearance and not a safety hazard or a learning distraction.
Primary Day - Items are expected to be in school uniform colors.
Formal Day - Items are expected to be in school uniform colors.
Spirit Day - Items may be worn at student discretion.
Socks & Leggings:
Primary & Formal Days - Socks and leggings must be solid white or navy blue.
Spirit Day - Socks and legging selection are at student discretion, but should follow the guidelines of being modest in appearance and not a safety hazard or a learning distraction.
Hair: Hairstyle may be at student discretion, but should follow the guidelines of being modest in appearance and not a safety hazard or a learning distraction.
Makeup & Piercings: Makeup and piercings may be at student discretion, but should follow the guidelines of being modest in appearance and not a safety hazard or a learning distraction.
Jewelry and Accessories: Jewelry and accessories may be worn at student discretion, but should follow the guidelines of being modest in appearance and not a safety hazard or a learning distraction.
Dress Code Violations
Division Heads may choose from a range of responses to dress code violations, including students being given the proper uniform for the day, being declared ineligible for after school activities, and so on, depending on the frequency of infractions.
School Supplies
Preschool
Kinder – 5th Grade
Parents are welcome to order convenient supply packs directly from EPI - Click here and enter our school code: ALL053 . Orders submitted through June will be sent to the school in time for Meet the Teacher. Supplies ordered in July or later will be delivered directly to your home.
Middle and Upper School
Students will find out about needed supplies once school begins.
Digital Learning Program
Preschool
Students will more fully integrate technology in their development of language and phonics
Kindergarten – 3rd Grade
Students will use Chromebooks and iPads for centers/stations and projects
4th – 12th Grade
Bring Your Own Laptop Program
Click here for more information on requirements and specifics
Books
Preschool
Preschool does not require any books
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
You can order textbooks through the MBS bookstore starting June 1
Click here to view the MBS web-link
Once you enter the site, follow the directions to find the books required for your grade level/s.
6th Grade - 12th Grade
English:
MS/US will primarily use digital resources. Some books may be required for English over the course of the year, but those will be communicated on a class by class basis.
Mathematics:
MS/US will primarily use a digital textbook for Mathematics. For those students / parents who would like to purchase a hardcopy of their Math textbook, the information regarding the 2019-2020 textbooks is available here.
History:
MS/US will primarily use digital resources; however, students in the following US courses will need to purchase the textbook specified below:
AP European History - Western Civilization, 9th edition - Jackson Spielvogel (ISBN 13: 978-1-305-27229-3 / ISBN 10: 1-305-27229-3)
AP Human Geography - The Cultural Landscape, 12th edition - James M. Rubenstein (ISBN 13: 978-0-113-427019-7)
AP US History -
(1) The American Pageant 17th edition (ISBN13: 978-1337915571)
(1) The Princeton Review Cracking the AP U.S. History Exam 2019 edition (IBSN13: 9781524758165)
AP Government -
(1) American Democracy Now 6th edition (ISBN13: 978-0076876921)
(1) The Princeton Review Cracking the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam 2019 edition (ISBN13: 978-1524758165)
World Languages:
Spanish 1A/B (6th and 7th grade) through Spanish IV will need to purchase a Spanish textbook from Vista Higher Learning.
Medical Information
Immunizations
Preschool Immunization Schedule
Nurse’s Station
Be sure to check out the Nurse’s Station webpage for all medication questions and health related info
Athletics
Physicals
All 6th –12th Grade students must complete the following physical form prior to August 1st of each year:
9th – 12th Grade Athletes
All 9th-12th Grade athletes must complete the following forms prior to participation each year:
* Acknowledgement of Rules
* Steroid Form
New Students : 9th – 12th Grade Athletes
If you are new to Allen, entering 9th –12th Grade, please complete the following transfer form.